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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Hobo, post: 417860, member: 11521&quot;]Same here. I can&#039;t tell from the photos if it is genuine or not. I think I see some tool marks along the top of the reverse (which would be an indication of a fake) but I can&#039;t tell for sure. I would recommend takking it to a coin dealer and asking his opinion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As far as a one-step method of counterfeit detection - I don&#039;t know of any. Like most complex subjects you need to gain an education that takes some time. You need to know how coins are made and the characteristics of genuine coins. Then you need to learn how various counterfeits are made and their characteristics. The subject of counterfeit coins is fairly complex but not that difficult once you learn the fundamentals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A good place to start your education is the book <i>Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection</i> from PCGS. ANA offers a great Counterfeit Detection course as Summer Seminar and mini courses at major coin shows.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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